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tectonic
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[tɛkˈtɒnɪk], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes which take place within it
(e.g: the movements of the tectonic plates)
- relating to building or construction
(e.g: a contest of tectonic quality and public attractiveness)
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Origin
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mid 17th century (in tectonic): via late Latin from Greek tektonikos, from tektōn ‘carpenter, builder’
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